Friends,
I’m thankful to report that our Ghana Health Partners have arrived in “Carpenter City.” Our journey to the north was delayed by a few “travel glitches,” but spirits, emotions, and body temperatures were extremely high as we rolled into the lush and very gorgeous NEA compound yesterday late afternoon. Big hugs, lots of tears, deafening cheers, and passionate singing marked a beautiful reunion for our veteran team members and a memorable welcome for our eight first-time team members.
Without unpacking our personal belongings, cooling off, or elevating swollen ankles, the team went off to Leyaata Hospital to prepare for the next day. Classrooms, operating rooms, and clinics were set up, supplies were unloaded, and hernia patients were greeted. If anyone was exhausted, they didn’t show it. As is the custom, we enjoyed a delicious spaghetti dinner that Patience and her team prepared.
It is a privilege to be here. It is an honour to be invited into this partnership. We look forward to a wonderful two weeks of learning, teaching, mentoring, and serving alongside our colleagues at Leyaata.
It is great to be back!
Jodi & Ellen, our rehab team, enjoying the 33 degrees weather at a pit stop.
Small-small problem.
Surgeons are not mechanics.
Plan B: the NEA church bus to the rescue!
Setting up for the Leyaata Trauma and Emergency Pediatric Training Course.
MD CCFP (EM) DIM&PH FCFP
Director of International Partnerships Canadian Consultant for Family & Emergency Medicine
Leyaata Hospital, Carpenter, Ghana
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Earl & Christine Harding says
Our morning smile was reading and seeing the great pictures you have sent. Thank you for this and we are so amazed at your dedication to get started. We laughed at the two doctors in front of the broken down bus.
Looking forward to each blog.
Andrea Baynton says
So glad you have arrived. Love reading these updates each day. What an amazing team you have.
Marian Sloss says
Happy for your safe arrival, and nice to see the pictures. Blessings on your time there, and an easy hug for my brother Martin!
Gerry Oldham says
Great to get these updates. Glad to hear you have arrived safely. I am sure your journey was long and tiresome but your dedication and enthusiasm will kick into gear quickly.
Anne-Marie McLoughlin says
Be safe and stay cool! Share all your wisdom with your Colleagues in Carpenter ! Go Jen and Daniel. So very proud of you 😉
Love Anne-Marie
Sandra Bierema says
Dr. Jen, I enlightened your hubby there is a way to sign up for the updates!
Darlene Hope says
Safe arrival is always a good thing. Teach lots and learn lots !! I enjoy reading the updates.
Lisa says
So glad you all made it safe and sound! A special hello to my dear mom, Marion Hurlburt. We all love you and miss you very much! I’m with your youngest grandchild, Quinny who says she is doing a dance for you to the tune of Encanto
Cheryl Weber says
Cheering for you all and praying for rest, safety and success!
Jo Hicks says
Gotta love the Church bus trips-only way to travel !
Good luck for the first day of work in that beautiful hospital with our dear friends and colleagues.
Enjoying looking at the blue skies and hearing about the heat …and yes Rob the heating is on !! X
Lisa says
Can’t wait to hear all the wonderful stories each day, you are all amazing. So glad you are all safe and sound.
Miriam Smith says
Praying you through your days in Carpenter. Thankful for your updates, and for each one of you, for serving in this way!
Nancy McKay says
Wonderful to see that you arrived and ready to go! Amazing dedication..have a great week!
Eileen Mac Aulay says
So happy you all arrived safe and sound. You are all amazing !! These updates are appreciated as we feel like we are on this wonderful journey with you.
Karen Croxall says
Awesome! Glad you are there and ready to begin. All of us at home are cheering you on!